For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 450 students in Clayton, AL.
The top ranked public school in Clayton, AL is Barbour County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clayton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbour County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
168 Western Bypass
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Grades: PK-1
| 138 students
Clayton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eufaula School - Eufaula Campus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 Outback Road
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 687-4441
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 687-4441
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clayton, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Clayton, AL include Barbour County High School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton?
2 public schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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